Not to be confused by the equally famous Cactus Blossom by Texas Roadhouse which cuts and separates its onions into separate petals, this copycat Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion recipe gives you a beautiful whole fried onion in the form of a flower. It’s got that zesty crisp coating seasoned with cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. The combination of cornstarch and beer in the blooming onion batter is what makes it really crispy. Of course, this crunchy onion snack won’t be complete without the creamy chili dipping sauce! It may look intricate but it’s actually simple to make at home. Serve it with Texas Roadhouse rolls and some ice cold soda.
Tips on Making this Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe
It has never been so easy to have your favorite restaurant foods right at home with trusty copycat recipes like this one. Here are the best helpful tips on how to make Blooming Onion:
- Use the largest yellow or white onions you can find. The bigger they are, the prettier your onion blooms will be!
- White onions are a bit more pungent than yellow onions. The pungent flavor cooks off while frying. But if in case you still find it too pungent, you can lessen this by soaking the sliced onion in ice water for at least 30 minutes. The pungent onion juice will be mellowed down by the water.
- Fry on a heavy-bottom frying pot. A dutch oven will be ideal for this, as well as a deep fryer. It’s important that the pot is roomy enough for the onion to bloom and expand.
- Make sure that the oil is hot enough. The last thing you want is a soggy bloom which will be the result if the oil is cold! The oil temperature should be at no less than 350 degrees F throughout the cooking.
- Customize the Blooming Onion sauce recipe. It’s made with a blend of mayonnaise and sour cream for the perfect creamy and tangy balance. You can add more or less chili sauce depending on your preferred level of spiciness.
How To Make Copycat Texas Roadhouse Onion Blossom
This copycat Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion recipe features the most flavorful onion batter made of different spices and infused with beer for a satisfying crunch. It makes a perfect combination with the sour cream and mayo-based chili-horseradish dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- canola oil, for deep frying
- 3 extra large onions, preferrably white or yellow
For Chili-Horseradish Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup prepared chili sauce
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp horseradish sauce
For Seasoned Flour:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
For Onion Batter:
- ¾ cup flour, all purpose or cake flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp pepper
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1½ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 12 oz beer, cold
Instructions
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Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chili sauce, cayenne pepper and horseradish sauce in a medium mixing bowl until well combined.
- Divide sauce among small condiment cups.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large stock pot to 375 to 400 degrees F.
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Prepare the seasoned flour mix by combining flour with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
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Mix seasonings and flour to incorporate well.
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Slice ¾-inch off the root end of each onion.
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Make 8 to 12 slices into the trimmed end working in a clockwise manner.
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Do not cut completely through the onion, leaving about an inch of uncut onion near the opposite root end.
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Remove about 1 inch of the center petals from each onion.
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Toss the onions in the seasoned flour to coat well.
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Peel back the petals slightly to allow the flour to reach between each petal, but do not remove.
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Combine remaining flour, paprika, pepper, cornstarch, salt, garlic salt and beer in a second large mixing bowl.
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Whisk well until smooth.
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Dip the floured onions in the batter.
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Allow excess batter to drip off each onion.
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Use a fryer basket to carefully place the battered onions, one at a time, into the hot oil. Cook for about 90 seconds, flip and cook for an additional 90 seconds.
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Transfer onions to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
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Place on a serving platter. You may insert the cup of dipping sauce in the center of each onion. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Sugar: 4g
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- Calcium: 45mg
- Calories: 338kcal
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Iron: 1mg
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g
- Potassium: 187mg
- Protein: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 517mg
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Vitamin A: 246IU
- Vitamin C: 8mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Blooming Onion good for?
This Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion recipe is best consumed immediately when it’s hot and crispy! It’s not ideal for making ahead as the breading will eventually lose its crispiness.
How do you crisp up a Blooming Onion?
A Blooming Onion is at its crispiest right after it’s removed from the fryer. If you’ve got leftovers which have already turned soggy, you can try deep frying it again to make it crisp up. You can also reheat it using an oven toaster on Medium heat for 6-10 minutes.
Conclusion
We bet this Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion recipe will be one of your go-to appetizers for your parties at home! The spicy and zesty crispy onion dipped in the creamy chili sauce will surely satisfy you and your guests’ taste buds.Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
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